Tea... an important issue

I'm not much of a puerh fan, to be honest, and don;t often drink it

I've had this one a couple of times, which is nice enough.

Try this - it's one of my regular favourite black teas.

Thanks, think i might sign up for the Curious Teas discovery subscription and broaden my horizons through that and no doubt a puerh will arrive at some point

Oo that subscription looks good, have signed up

Nice, look forward to comparing reviews

Just got my tea subscription through, quite an interesting selection. Got an oolong, a green, a darjeeling and a white which comes in these compressed serving cakes.

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Do you get the handwritten notes?

I like the handwritten notes.

I got some handwritten notes on a typed up note, very sweet

Mine also arrived, VERY happy, far more than I should be:

Quite into Lady Grey with Coconut milk (Alpro Barista stuff) at the moment. Like a slightly tropical vibe!

@EB To think you used to work in MK Maccy D’s, now you well posh.

and @greentricky
What is this posted tea thing you’re on? My nipper’s well into smart teas, could be a good edimacation.

work in MK Maccy D’s

I was a backroom legend!

Which rum are you using?

I had a dream that the awesome James McCarthy was in, I need to ring him now (superstitious about that!).

Are you still in touch with him?! I've not seen or heard from him in decades!

It's this https://www.curioustea.com/tea/subscription/discovery-tea-subscription/

The site also sells teas without a subscription

Which rum are you using?

Was thinking that all day!

Thanks

My recent redbush experiences:
Tick Tock Vanilla - very vanilla, reminiscent of ice cream. Very enjoyable

Dragonfly Tea, Cape Malay Chai - lovely spice, not too strong. I think it works well because the redbush is milder than black tea, so doesn't get as overpowering

Gave my wife a bodum teapot and some loose leaf teas for her birthday. We are drinking 2-3 pots of tea a day so getting through just under 30g of tea a day.

I know from buying coffee there is a considerable difference between buying 250g bags of beans and 1kg bags of beans. Where can I buy larger bags of quality tea leaves at more affordable prices?

Not sure how you measure “affordable” but back when I had the time and money to drink leaf tea, I used the Kent and Sussex tea and coffee co.; https://www.tea-and-coffee.com/?utm_source=2020+Newsletter+Customers&utm_campaign=3437963958-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_1_1_2021_11_9&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f42cc5a37b-3437963958-110427945&mc_cid=3437963958&mc_eid=4931271978

I include the email link with 20% off everything. Their basic Assam and Ceylon teas were really good.

I assume you know that you can steep loose leaf more than once? Many can be steeped 3-6 times depending on style and you often won't be getting the best steep until several in. I expect to get 4 cups per 2.5g/tsp, so would be looking at 48 cups for 30g worth. You are either a thirsty pair or using way to much tea.

Get a tea cosy if you're throwing away a lot because its cold or a smaller tea pot.

You can order directly from this guy who owns a farm in Wayanad, Kerala. Does a few different teas very nice. His farm is part of the TGG Foundation and their charitable work - https://tggfct.org/

Laiju Vijaya is the owner of the farm contact details below...

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Hadn’t realised this for black tea so hopefully we’ll save money and use the same leaves for 2-3 brews in a day.

We tend to drink big mugs - total volume approx 800ml for two mugs. So I have been aiming for a brew ratio of 1g/100ml.